IRCO provides a variety of school-linked anti-poverty services such as information and referral, short-term intervention, individual and family activities, access to emergency services, energy and utility assistance, and housing stabilization for over 70 families each year. IRCO ensures culturally appropriate access for Asian Pacific Islander and African immigrant and refugee communities facing barriers to mainstream systems of care, yet maintains a “no wrong door policy” for single adults (over 18 years of age) and their families residing in Multnomah County needing access to support services. IRCO’s Anti Poverty Services were recently enhanced by United Way’s Community Rapid Response Initiative, providing additional rent, utility, housing and emergency assistance for over 50 additional low income families living in the Portland/Vancouver area.
For more information, please contact Sokpak Bhell at Asian Family Center, (503) 235-9396.
